Raghav, professionally known as Raghav Mathur, is a Canadian singer and songwriter of Indian origin. He is known for blending R&B, pop, reggae fusion and Bollywood music and became one of the prominent Asian crossover artists in the United Kingdom.
He is best known for international hits such as “So Confused,” “Angel Eyes,” “Can't Get Enough,” and “It Can't Be Right.” His Bollywood work includes “Ishq Shava” from Jab Tak Hai Jaan and the title track of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.Raghav Mathur was born on 2 April 1981 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His parents were originally from India, and he was raised in Calgary and Fort McMurray, Alberta. He developed an interest in music from a very young age and began singing Indian classical music as a child.
At the age of 17, Raghav travelled to Los Angeles to develop his vocal skills with renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs. He later moved to Liverpool, England, where he studied at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. During this period, he became a member of the R&B group 11/7, which received a MOBO Award nomination.
Raghav began his solo career in the early 2000s. His breakthrough came in 2004 with songs including “So Confused,” “It Can't Be Right,” and “Can't Get Enough.” His debut studio album, Storyteller, was also released in 2004.
His song “Angel Eyes” became one of his biggest commercial successes, reaching No. 7 on the UK singles chart in 2005. He subsequently released the albums Identity (2009) and The Phoenix (2012).
Raghav has also made a significant contribution to Indian film music. He collaborated with A. R. Rahman on “Ishq Shava” from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, featuring Shilpa Rao. He later appeared on songs connected with films such as Kochadaiiyaan, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, Murder Mubarak, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Birth Date: 2 April 1981 Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Birth Name: Raghav Mathur Profession: Singer, Songwriter Genres: Pop, R&B, Reggae Fusion, Indian Pop Years Active: 2003–Present Nationality: Canadian Death Date: Not applicable — Raghav is alive.